Evelyn Joyce Freeman Lolley

Evelyn Joyce Freeman Lolley

Evelyn Joyce Freeman Lolley, of Guin, Ala., went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Joyce was a woman of remarkable character whose devotion to her Lord and her family was well known to those who knew her.
 Born in Kosciusko, Miss., to Richard and Ruby Moss Freeman, Joyce grew up in Kosciusko and Marion County, Ala. She met the love of her life, Heyward Lolley, through her best friend, Betty Lolley Lynn (Heyward’s sister). They married on Sept. 3, 1955, and shared a loving marriage centered on family, hard work and mutual devotion.
Heyward and Joyce made their home in Birmingham, Ala., for seven years, where they welcomed their daughters, Deborah and Pam. The family later moved back to Guin and had their third child, Steve. Joyce retired after a 20 plus year career in the textile industry.
Joyce’s greatest joy was her family. An extraordinary mother and grandmother, she was always there for her children, offering wise advice, encouragement and unconditional love. They knew they could turn to her whenever they needed guidance or support. Her grandchildren held a special place in her heart, and being close to them was one of the greatest blessings of her life. Her love of music has always been apparent through singing specials at church services, and always having gospel, country and bluegrass playing at her house.
Joyce is survived by her daughters, Deborah Lolley Chaffin and late husband, Doug and Pamela Lolley Pollard (Steve); her son, Steve Lolley (Sherrae); her grandchildren, Kelley (Scott) Shirley, Jared (Amber) Chaffin, Kacie (Matt) Aston, Alana (Scott) Hawkins, Aaron (Meredith) Pollard, Natalie (Derick) Jones and Hannah (Jairo) Mendez; her brother, Richard Freeman; and her sisters, Joyce-Faye Frazier Caraway and Brenda Page, along with 13 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Heyward, and her sisters, Annette Gibson, Jannette Williams and Jeweline Fuller.
A Celebration of Life took place on Nov. 5, 2026, at the Guin First Baptist Church with burial in the Liberty Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Ralph Lolley, Joe Lolley, Randy Lolley, Kenneth Lynn, Tony Frazier and Scott Frazier.

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Guin, AL
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